VAALCO Energy (EGY) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → The Overlooked Retirement Asset You Probably Don’t Own (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free EGY Stock Alerts $6.15 -0.02 (-0.32%) (As of 05/17/2024 08:53 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media VAALCO Energy Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume2,340,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume3,180,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-26.42%Dollar Volume Sold Short$14.98 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover2.0Last Record DateApril 30, 2024Outstanding Shares103,460,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted2.26%Today's Trading Volume764,900 sharesAverage Trading Volume1,056,111 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average72% Short Selling VAALCO Energy ? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for VAALCO Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatEGY Short Interest Over TimeEGY Days to Cover Over TimeEGY Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Stansberry Research41 banks launch ‘crypto dollar’Everyone knows the US financial system is in the middle of a radical change... The White House wants an all-digital dollar. Plus at least 41 major banks (see if your bank is one of them right here).Here's how you capitalize (including #1 crypto to play it). VAALCO Energy Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/30/20242,340,000 shares $14.98 million -26.4%N/A2 $6.40 4/15/20243,180,000 shares $21.66 million +13.2%N/A2.8 $6.81 3/31/20242,810,000 shares $19.59 million -1.4%N/A2.6 $6.97 3/15/20242,850,000 shares $15.82 million +17.3%N/A2.9 $5.55 2/29/20242,430,000 shares $10.83 million +5.2%N/A3.5 $4.46 2/15/20242,310,000 shares $10.20 million +3.1%N/A3.3 $4.42 Get the Latest News and Ratings for EGY and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for VAALCO Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/31/20242,240,000 shares $9.54 million +1.4%N/A2.9 $4.26 1/15/20242,210,000 shares $9.86 million +5.2%N/A2.8 $4.46 12/31/20232,100,000 shares $9.43 million +11.1%N/A2.5 $4.49 12/15/20231,890,000 shares $8.45 million -2.6%N/A2.3 $4.47 11/30/20231,940,000 shares $9.02 million -3.0%N/A2.2 $4.65 11/15/20232,000,000 shares $8.37 million -2.4%N/A2 $4.19 10/31/20232,050,000 shares $9.16 million -8.5%N/A1.9 $4.47 10/15/20232,240,000 shares $9.34 million -10.0%N/A2.1 $4.17 9/30/20232,490,000 shares $10.93 million -21.0%N/A2.3 $4.39 9/15/20233,150,000 shares $13.61 million +11.3%N/A3.1 $4.32 8/31/20232,830,000 shares $11.70 million -18.2%N/A2.7 $4.14 8/15/20233,460,000 shares $16.40 million -5.5%N/A3.4 $4.74 7/31/20233,660,000 shares $16.25 million -24.7%N/A3.5 $4.44 7/15/20234,860,000 shares $19.29 million -12.0%N/A4.2 $3.97 6/30/20235,520,000 shares $20.76 million +1.1%N/A4.3 $3.76 6/15/20235,460,000 shares $22.28 million +11.4%N/A3.8 $4.08 5/31/20234,900,000 shares $18.91 million -2.4%N/A3.1 $3.86 5/15/20235,020,000 shares $18.72 million +9.1%N/A3 $3.73 4/30/20234,600,000 shares $19.69 million -18.2%N/A2.8 $4.28 4/15/20235,620,000 shares $24.95 million +9.1%N/A3.6 $4.44 3/31/20235,150,000 shares $23.33 million -13.5%N/A3.3 $4.53 3/15/20235,950,000 shares $24.28 million +9.2%N/A4.2 $4.08 2/28/20235,450,000 shares $25.56 million +7.3%N/A3.3 $4.69 2/15/20235,080,000 shares $24.49 million +1.8%N/A3.1 $4.82 1/31/20234,990,000 shares $23.20 million -2.2%N/A2.8 $4.65 1/15/20235,100,000 shares $23.66 million -19.8%N/A2.6 $4.64 12/30/20226,360,000 shares $29.00 million +111.3%N/A2.8 $4.56 12/15/20223,010,000 shares $13.27 million -1.6%N/A1.2 $4.41 11/30/20223,060,000 shares $15.85 million -7.6%N/A1.3 $5.18 11/15/20223,310,000 shares $18.37 million +7.8%N/A1.4 $5.55 10/31/20223,070,000 shares $15.81 million -25.5%N/A1.4 $5.15 10/15/20224,120,000 shares $22.21 million -3.5%N/A1.8 $5.39 9/30/20224,270,000 shares $18.62 million -24.8%7.5%2.1 $4.36 9/15/20225,680,000 shares $26.41 million +2.9%10.0%2.7 $4.65The Overlooked Retirement Asset You Probably Don’t Own (Ad)4 out of 5 Americans believe we’re on the brink of a retirement crisis. Luckily, in these unprecedented times, we have an unprecedented solution. Once considered a “fringe” investment, the crypto market is now taking the world by storm.Click here to access the Crypto Retirement Blueprint now. EGY Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is VAALCO Energy's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of VAALCO Energy shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 30th, investors have sold 2,340,000 shares of EGY short. Learn More on VAALCO Energy's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for VAALCO Energy? The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. EGY shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on VAALCO Energy's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting VAALCO Energy? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of VAALCO Energy: PEAK6 Investments LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is VAALCO Energy's short interest increasing or decreasing? VAALCO Energy saw a drop in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,340,000 shares, a drop of 26.4% from the previous total of 3,180,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment. How does VAALCO Energy's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "oils/energy" compare to VAALCO Energy: Berry Co. (6.86%), SandRidge Energy, Inc. (2.88%), SilverBow Resources, Inc. (5.25%), W&T Offshore, Inc. (20.34%), TXO Partners, L.P. (0.09%), Diversified Energy Company PLC (2.35%), Vitesse Energy, Inc. (9.51%), TETRA Technologies, Inc. (2.25%), GeoPark Limited (0.97%), Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. (3.08%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.98 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.35 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.06 billion), General Motors ($2.88 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.32 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.27 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.22 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.18 billion), Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($1.95 billion), and Chesapeake Energy Co. ($1.52 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short VAALCO Energy stock? Short selling EGY is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from VAALCO Energy as its price is falling. EGY shares are trading down $0.02 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit. How does a short squeeze work against VAALCO Energy? A short squeeze for VAALCO Energy occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of EGY, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is VAALCO Energy's short interest reported? Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including EGY, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2024. 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